1.   But owners clearly believe players will crack, slowly but inexorably.

2.   Five NBA players already have cracked that barrier.

3.   Players crack.

4.   Players cracked jokes and read the game notes.

5.   That could make several players crack under the circumstances.

6.   As Brazil plans, plots and prepares for its upcoming quarterfinal match, one player has already cracked the secret of English soccer.

7.   Usually in a two-hour practice, players will crack jokes or say something to loosen everyone up.

8.   Most players would have cracked.